Stereo System of the Vue 1.0

Discussion in 'Saturn VUE' started by HyperCube33 \(Life2Death\), Aug 14, 2007.

  1. I'm barrowing a Vue (1st Generation, I think its the first year they were
    out) and its stereo is great. Sounds like there are subs and the system can
    go to "infinity" or I can crank it up to "11" and the CD's sound clear and
    crisp even though I can feel every note.

    I once read somewhere that the deck is available as a pioneer (same deck
    sold retail, Saturn just got it branded.) Call me weird, but I think I want
    that. I want to put this into my SC2

    Do the Vue's have any extra amps? any suggestions? THX!
     
    HyperCube33 \(Life2Death\), Aug 14, 2007
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  2. HyperCube33 \(Life2Death\)

    Oppie Guest

    Likely they do have extra amplifiers. I was reading the shop manual for my
    '01 lw300 and saw that there were factory installed options for an 'up-level
    (iirc)' sound system that included booster amps, extra speakers and sub
    woofers.
    Just found this:
    http://www.saturnfans.com/Cars/VUE/2003/2003vueoverview.shtml
    2003 Enhancements
    <snippage>
    For added enjoyment on the road, a new advanced audio sound system is
    offered as an option. The system is composed of an 8-inch subwoofer, a
    180-watt amplifier and six door-mounted speakers.
     
    Oppie, Aug 14, 2007
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  3. Since I know nothing about building a car audio system, where can I start?
    Also, How can I check to see if my parents Vue has this upgraded option, or
    if its standard. I found a CD that gets distorted by the system as well
    (Death Metal!)

    But for the most part, for being a factory system, its not bad. Beats my
    SC2's quiet, falling apart, half burnt out tape deck.
     
    HyperCube33 \(Life2Death\), Aug 14, 2007
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  4. HyperCube33 \(Life2Death\)

    Oppie Guest

    If it's something you want to do yourself, start by looking at the
    Crutchfield catalog. www.crutchfield.com
    Otherwise consult with your local professional car stereo installer. All it
    takes is money and time.

    btw- please don't be one of those a**holes going up the street at 2am with
    the car practically levitating on each bass note...
    Makes me want to grab for the 12 Gauge... and I'm *not* talking about wire.

    Oppie (age 56 and yes, I have beome my father <grin>)
     
    Oppie, Aug 14, 2007
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  5. HyperCube33 \(Life2Death\)

    marx404 Guest

    Only the stereos with the "Advanced Audio System" will have external powered
    rear speakers. On VUE models, the right rear storage well place is replaced
    with a sub-woofer and amp. On cars, the amp is bolted under the trunk top
    between the speakers. Advanced Audio packages two tweeters in the drivers
    and passenger windshield posts. The VUE doesn't have the "Advanced Audio"
    chrome badge on these tweeters that cars had, so you got to look for the
    extra speakers and sub.

    Yes, I was told long ago that Pioneer did make "some" components for Saturn,
    one I know for sure is the 6 CD changer that went in the S-series center
    console.
     
    marx404, Aug 14, 2007
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  6. HyperCube33 \(Life2Death\)

    teem Guest

    Amen to that brother,these morons in their 20s-30s are still doing
    that bass crap,must of missed out when they were younger,it's the
    white kids now too.
     
    teem, Aug 15, 2007
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  7. You mean those wiggers who like their ballin' music? Cheah. If you pass me
    I'll be listening to Rock, Metal, Death Metal or whatever loud. And if
    anyone has noticed, the Vue's with the advanced sound system are relatively
    quiet on the outside no matter how loud the music is on the inside.

    I hate the trunk rattling gangsters.
     
    HyperCube33 \(Life2Death\), Aug 17, 2007
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  8. HyperCube33 \(Life2Death\)

    Oppie Guest

    Ok, I admit that I sometimes drive with Iron Butterfly or Led Zeppelin
    blasting - though never late at night and trying to be considerate of
    others. More often than not I wind up playing the learning tracks for the
    Acapella barbershop chorus I'm with. Now *that* draws a few strange
    stares...
     
    Oppie, Aug 17, 2007
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  9. HyperCube33 \(Life2Death\)

    BläBlä Guest

    (Never imagined Oppie listened to any of that...)

    Confucius says "you don't want to listen to my music, why do I want to
    listen to yours." Ok Confucius didn't say that but I do.
    Most of the time I just listen to talk radio, when an annoying
    commercial comes on I tap mute. Sometimes I forget to unmute it... I'm
    not big on listening to anything anymore. Especially music unless its
    one of my mp3's. The things I listen to seldom, if ever, get played on
    the radio.
     
    BläBlä, Aug 17, 2007
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  10. HyperCube33 \(Life2Death\)

    Oppie Guest

    <GRIN>
    Not that I'm a great fan of Barbershop singing, I prefer Doo Wop but never
    learned to properly sing harmony. Being with the acapella chorus is teaching
    me to do that. It's pretty tough but it is a good chorus. We have many of
    our singers travelling 20 miles (one way) or more to get to rehearsals.
    www.chordsmen.org if anybody is interested.
    I've been singing with my church choir for the last 5 years and a few years
    ago wanted to try something different. Barbershop singing is about as
    different as you can get.

    A bunch of the guys in the chorus also sing with other groups. One group,
    the Westchester-Aires, has appeared many times on the David Letterman show
    (four guys singing absurd lyrics in barbeshop style). Another group, Classic
    Sounds, is a Doo Wop group (which drew me to the chorus originally) and has
    opened for some big time Doo Wop concerts like Johnny Maestro.
    Oppie - Bass (the vocal part, not the fish...)
     
    Oppie, Aug 20, 2007
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